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Leading the way on Climate Change for NSW

 

 

• Key role leading consumer benefits in renewable energy across NSW
• Make a lasting impact on NSW renewable energy sector
• Parramatta location preferred | Flexible working options available
• Band 2 Executive Level: TRP commencing from $298,882

 

 

The Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability (ECCS) division within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is currently seeking to appoint an Executive Director Consumer Energy to join their senior executive leadership team.

 

The Executive Director Consumer Energy leads the strategic and operational management of initiatives to drive benefits for consumers from the shift to renewable energy and ensure household energy affordability and sustainability.

 

The role provides high level strategic advice to the Minister, Secretary and Deputy Secretary to inform decision making, planning and evaluation focused on the energy consumption and investment decisions of individuals, businesses and specialist sectors including addressing the consequences of the net zero transition for NSW consumers.

 

 

About You

 

This role requires an experienced leader who can provide high level leadership and direction to the renewable energy team in ECCS. You will be an experienced executive with strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills both across DCCEEW, the NSW Government, and other key external stakeholders in the renewable energy space.

 

Other key skills and experience include but are not limited to:

• Lead and direct the prioritisation, development, implementation and review of policies and programs to ensure that NSW consumers have access to renewable electricity, energy savings and peak demand reduction measures
• Develop, apply, manage and adjust incentives, rebates, information campaigns and other measures to ensure that consumers, particularly vulnerable energy customers, are protected by policies on energy pricing and tariff affordability
• Represent the agency to lead and direct consultation, collaboration and negotiation with stakeholders from the consumer-facing energy sector
• Contribute as a member of the ECCS leadership team to strategic and business planning, ensuring implications for strategic initiatives, critical legislative requirements, government targets and performance are represented and considered, and that integrated and efficient products, services and advice are delivered

 

Essential Requirements

 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience

 

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director Consumer Energy

 

 

Who we are

 

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

 

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

 

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

 

To Apply

 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

 

Applications close Wednesday 20^th of November at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown – Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition via michael.brown@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 696 254.

 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

 

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

 

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Michael Brown on 0418 696 254.

 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn 

 

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